Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Walking with Sword in Hand! Who Can Stand Against Me?

Fang Hai was startled at first, thinking an enemy had arrived. However, upon hearing the shout, he relaxed. It was only Qingyu. She was Fang Cangsong’s granddaughter, and since he was under Fang Cangsong’s orders to guard this place, she was indeed one of their own. Thinking of this, Fang Hai turned his attention away from her and back toward his post.

Ahead, a Grandmaster of the Fang family approached with a smile. "Immortal Qing, why have you come?"

"I came to see what’s going on. Why is everyone gathered here?" Fang Qingyu asked.

A Grandmaster replied, "Elder Fang Hai just emerged from the Underground Palace. He said an enemy is planning to attack and that we must prepare for a full-scale defense."

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingyu’s face turned pale. Could it be that their plan has been discovered? Impossible.

She quickly asked, "What enemy? Which family dares to cause trouble here?"

The Grandmaster opposite her shook his head. "We’re not sure either."

Hearing this, Fang Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief. So, they hadn’t been discovered after all.

Lin Xuan, standing beside her, frowned. Were we discovered as soon as we arrived? It seems my move to seal off Panshan Ridge was detected. That’s not something a five-star Grandmaster could perceive. There must be powerful experts within Panshan Ridge.

At this thought, Lin Xuan grew vigilant. Since these people already knew an enemy was coming, he decided to seize the initiative. Otherwise, if they managed to send a message out and the rest of the Fang family arrived, things would become troublesome.

With this in mind, Lin Xuan acted decisively. He shot a palm strike toward the Fang family Grandmaster in front of them. The Grandmaster, who had been chatting with Fang Qingyu, was suddenly shrouded by a massive hand. With a crack, his body was torn into a blood mist. He died without even having time to react.

"What’s going on?"

Everyone was stunned. Even Fang Qingyu was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Lin Xuan to strike so decisively.

"What are you doing?" other Grandmasters roared, rushing over. They stared fiercely at Lin Xuan.

"You dare kill someone from our Fang family? Do you have a death wish?"

"Who are you? State your name!"

"Kneel and surrender immediately!"

Angry shouts erupted one after another. They hadn’t actually believed an enemy was really coming.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The earth trembled as massive giants lumbered over from a distance. Like small mountains, they completely surrounded Lin Xuan, and a heavy, oppressive force washed over the area.

Fang Qingyu’s scalp tingled. She never expected people from another family to be here besides the Fang family members. This is bad. The intelligence was wrong.

Lin Xuan also frowned as he glanced around. He confirmed that these giants were not from the Fang family, but the strongest among them was merely a five-star Grandmaster. Lin Xuan paid them no mind; with his current strength, a five-star Grandmaster posed no threat to him.

These giants were from the Shadow Stone Race. Upon their arrival, they were about to move to suppress Lin Xuan.

But the Fang family members shouted, "Wait! Do not harm Fairy Qingyu! This kid must have taken her hostage to get here!"

"Kid, release Fairy Qingyu at once!" a Fang family expert roared.

In the distance, more Grandmasters were arriving.

Fang Qingyu was overcome with anxiety. Many of the newcomers were five-star Grandmasters. While Lin Xuan could sweep through his previous opponents, and dealing with one or two five-star Grandmasters might be manageable, could he withstand an entire group of them? Fang Qingyu had no confidence and was intensely worried.

Lin Xuan, however, remained unfazed. He had his Divine Sword; not even a group of five-star Grandmasters could touch him.

"Where is the Earth Dragon Pearl? Tell me, and I will spare your lives," Lin Xuan said coldly.

So, he was after the Earth Dragon Pearl! The expressions of the Fang family members changed drastically.

The members of the Netherworld Stone Race roared, "Kill him!"

At that moment, a Fang family Grandmaster made a surprise move, appearing beside Fang Qingyu and whisking her away. With her out of the way, the others charged at Lin Xuan without restraint.

Fang Qingyu was taken to a safe location. The Grandmaster beside her said, "Fairy Qingyu, don’t worry, you are safe now. There is no need to be afraid."

Fang Qingyu was so anxious she was on the verge of tears. But I’m not worried for myself; I’m worried for Lin Xuan! I’ve already betrayed my family and thrown my lot in with him. If Lin Xuan dies, my fate will be dire. The Fang family will never spare me. I wonder if he can possibly withstand so many five-star Grandmasters.

Faced with the siege of so many five-star Grandmasters, Lin Xuan remained indifferent. With a wave of his hand, a Divine Sword materialized. He strode forward, sword in hand.

"What an arrogant brat!" The Fang family experts were furious. How dare a single person act so insolently before them?

"Die!" a five-star Grandmaster roared and charged toward Lin Xuan. He raised his hand and unleashed a bolt of lightning. It carried a devastating power, flying from his palm like a clap of heavenly thunder, annihilating everything in its path.

Lin Xuan swung the Spirit Dragon Nine Heavens Sword, cleaving the bolt in two. The Divine Sword continued on, unstoppable, slashing toward the Fang family Grandmaster. With a sickening tear of flesh, the five-star Grandmaster was split in half, dying on the spot.

"What?"

The others’ faces drained of color at the sight.

"This kid is so strong!"

"Damn it! His cultivation is only that of a nine-star Martial General, yet he can instantly kill a five-star Grandmaster?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"I must be dreaming!"

"Everyone, attack together!"

A dozen figures lunged at Lin Xuan simultaneously. Among them were five five-star Grandmasters; the rest were four-star Grandmasters. This was an incredibly formidable lineup, far surpassing any he had faced before.

When Fang Qingyu saw this, her heart leaped into her throat. Can Lin Xuan hold them off?

Lin Xuan snorted coldly. The Divine Sword in his hand flashed, and a fierce sword light flooded the sky, engulfing the void. He struck out ruthlessly, taking a life with every step.

A single thrust, and a Fang family Grandmaster’s body was pierced through, nailed dead in mid-air.

BOOM!

With another powerful downward slash, a different Fang family Grandmaster’s body was torn open, erupting in a mist of blood.

BOOM!

The Divine Sword swept across like a roaring Divine Dragon, slicing six or seven Fang family Grandmasters in half. A rain of blood dyed the earth red.

Fang Qingyu stared, dumbfounded. He’s so strong...

The others gasped in horror. The Fang family members were completely stunned. What is going on? How can this boy be so terrifying? For a moment, they dared not attack again.

"Let us handle him." The members of the Shadow Stone Race finally made their move. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

A stone giant reached out with its palm. The hand descended from the sky like a great mountain, attempting to crush Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan countered with a single sword strike.

The Divine Sword split the mountain-like palm, severed the hand, and sent the giant’s colossal body flying. The giant crashed into a distant mountain with an earth-shaking roar before slowly collapsing.

Another one-hit kill.

Everyone present was shocked. The Fang family members felt their scalps go numb. They were well aware of the Shadow Stone Race’s strength. They were no weaker than the Fang family and were even superior in terms of raw power and defense. Yet now, such a powerful stone giant had been killed in a single move. It was simply unbelievable.

Who in the world is this person?

Lin Xuan strode forward with his sword, heading deeper into Panshan Ridge.

"Not good, he wants to enter the Underground Palace!"

"Quick, go and summon Elder Vajra!"

***

In the distance, inside a stone house, Elder Vajra and Fang Hai were discussing their next steps when a loud roar suddenly echoed from outside.

Not good! Has the enemy really come? Fang Hai’s expression changed drastically.

Elder Vajra, however, said calmly, "Brother Fang Hai, relax. So what if the enemy has come? With my Stone Race stationed here, we can suppress anything."

Fang Hai breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, the Stone Race possessed unparalleled strength and impenetrable defense. Even if a strong enemy attacked, they could handle it.

Just as he was thinking this, a desperate shriek pierced the air from afar. "Elder Vajra, come save us!"